Yuncheng Yanhu Pu Opera Troupe’s Grand Production — “Guan Hanqing: The Dramatic Sage”
Premiering August 27. Experience the resilience and passion of a legendary master of drama through the authentic tunes of Pu Opera and the charm of Shanxi melodies. With timeless vocals that transcend eras, this performance reimagines the soul and dream of Yuan drama. Join us to witness the spirit of literary artistry and listen to the new voice of the traditional theater!
This play recounts the life of Guan Hanqing, a renowned dramatist from China’s Yuan Dynasty:
Once a low-ranking official, he resigned in anger after witnessing a severe miscarriage of justice, and began writing zaju plays alongside performer Zhou Xulian. Despite pressure from his father to marry and persecution by local authorities, he refused to compromise. His play The Injustice to Dou Eexposed societal corruption—a act that ultimately led to the destruction of his family and profound personal loss.
Two decades later, though returning with widespread acclaim, he faced further trials: his father’s final wish, the ordination of a close friend, and even an offer of amnesty from the court. Yet Guan Hanqing never yielded. Like the “unbreakable copper pea” he famously wrote of—one that “cannot be steamed, boiled, crushed, or fried”—he remained steadfast in pursuing justice and artistic integrity, ultimately becoming known as the “Sage of Drama.”
As the stage lighting supplier for this production, Beyond Lighting illuminated the evening with its independently developed 1960Z-7.
Like flowing poetry, the 1960Z-7 precisely outlined the soul of each performance. It ignited passion in moments of intensity, and gently awakened romance in tender scenes, weaving a boundary-transcending dream on stage that spoke directly to the heart.
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Post time: Sep-03-2025